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Metal and plastic tea set Play Go “Afternoon Tea Set for Two” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0392/14
Summary
null The cups release an excessive amount of nickel (0.40 mg/dm2). Children can put food into the cups and drink.The product does not comply with the food contact material regulation.
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Product
- A children's tea set consisting of 28 pieces; metallic tableware (a tea pot, 2 cups with plates and a serving plate) and several plastic food imitations (cakes, cookies and muffins). The set is packed in a blue and white cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- null The cups release an excessive amount of nickel (0.40 mg/dm2). Children can put food into the cups and drink.The product does not comply with the food contact material regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 03/12/2013
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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